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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
The Care of the Hands.

Marlan Breck, in Good Housekeeping.
While true gentlewoman has something better
IMAM pair of pretty hands on which to base her
claims to gentility,' it is her right to keep her
hands as fair and smooth as the faithful doing of her
duties Will admit. "Who sweeps room," and
sweeps it clean, makes the action no less fine by the
wearing Of pair of old kid gloves during the pro-
cess; and the same is true of busting, backing n
stove, putting down carpets cleaning kerosene
lamps, and many ofthe other household duties that
Iall 10 the mothers and daughters in homes where
no servant is kept is quite possible, with proper
care, to do the majority of these tasks without
serious injury TO the hands, and it is often false
prlde that prevents one from using the necessary
precautions. Many busy housewives affect supreme
indifference to the hands. and do not hesitate to eX-
press their contempt for those who try any way to
protect them.
Mother thinks it is so silly" said q young girl,
pushing with shame on being found sweeping in
gloves But why not as well wear gloves to protect
the hands as a sweeping cap to protect the hair?
The occasional washing of the hands with corn
meal and borax soap, in epid water, helps to keep
them soft and smooth and glycerine mixed with
lemon juice is excellent to apply at night.
The faithful doing Of ones duty is always com
mendahle, and the marks of toll disgrace, but
there no vrure in the abusing of the hands that
perform the labor, and for ones own comfort due
care should be taken to keep them from becoming
callouS and rough.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
The Dismal swamp.
From the Detroit Free Press.

/ noticed in your paper, which read every
week from the headline TO end, that the Dismal
Swamp of Virginia longer dismal, cranberry
patches and clover fields taking the place of the
once muddy ground, and the merry whistle of the
farmers boy MS he wades knee deep in the hay.
Your correspondent Is greatly mistaken, and am
he would not like 70 be following 1t farmers
boy through the swamp, If he did attempt 10 pass
through any portion Of II he would probably be
equipped with pair of rubber boots rea hing to his
waist and n full stock ofpet names to throw TO tho
snags that he would run against and the yinesthat
would trip him, Gndfdtwth that merry whistle. Dodg
ing green, Shiny pools that would let him down In
mother cath deeper and quicker than qucksand,
making about half mile an hour, not including the
stops for refreshments.
The farmers by never goes in the "desert" ex-
cept to look for stray horse cow or probably on
hunt for coons or possums and then he is very
particular to keep on the edges. Parties are often
made up to hunt the beals Of which the swamp is
full, and then sometimes push into the heart of the
swamp 10 camp, and camp on the high grounds.
These high grounds are beautiful little Plates They
are fully two feet higher than the swamp proper,
ana while all around them is nothing but stunted
cypress and sycamore trees, the hunter finds hero
large ilourshing oaks and sweetsmeiling pines, un
der which to spend the night They are to them as
the oasis is to the weary desert traveller II was on
these "high grounds that the escaped slaves spent
their days, and we've safe from all pursuit from
their masters The bloodhound soon loses the trail
among the pools aud bitches. The swamp is the
same now as it ever was and likely ever will be.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
Here is simple Arrangement of pockets and

Here is a simple arrangement of pockets and
hooks that you not but find useful, and which is
easily and cheaply made: Procure board about
two feet square and paint it brown, or use walnut
stain. Tack thin oilcloth, the kind used for table
covers, across the bottom to form three pockets,
binding them with braid or buttonhole stitch them
with coarse linen thread of some bright color Lay
three small pleas at the bottom of each pocket
ofwhich should have q flap or cover securely tackled
on. These pockets may hold a ustbrush, dust
cloth or any other small articles and it would be
good idea to keep your cook book in the one with q
cover Half dozen brass hooks screwed in the
upper part of the board you will also find useful
Fastcn this convenient little affair on the wall near
the kitchen stove and You viii undoubtedly find 1t
such handy arrangement that you will be glad to
take it with you when you move.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

from Detroit Free Press
1t IS not given to al to be lamented after death,
like orphans by both man and beasts. The follow
ing touching incident suggests q heart and manner
Of kindness in the dead master that endeared him at
least to his family and his pets;
A well known citizen OF Detroit who died lately
possessed parrot, bird of rare intelligence and
fluent powers Of speech, who Immediately upon the
death of its owner became and silent, q con-
dition it remained in until after the funeral and for
some days later Friends of the family commented
on this, and noticed the taciurn mood Of the bird,
but no inducements could make Polly talk. One
day, however, servant was bringing in avorite
chair of the deceased the parrot began to scod ard
mutter, in the lingo peculiar to its kind and finally
uttered. in mournfu, disconsolate tone, the single
cry:
Papa"
No notice was taken of her. and she called in a
higher key
Where's papa"
She then relapsed into a somnolent state for few
moments, when she suddenly shrieked:
"Po-o-or papa"
This exhausted her vocabulary, but she continued
to utter the words in every tone and variation of
cessive grief, until cloth was thrown over her
ca e, to the great relief of the mourning friends,
wloe sorrow was intensified by the apparent
sympathy of the affectionate bird.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
The Fall of the Leaves.
From the French Of Milleyoye.
All silent was the NIGHTINGALE.

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Al Sie aii, "aS 'i,u iltIIl91le;
StQle from tile tlets tiliI shade our Ia
Inc leaves " carpet mn ana daie.
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siJ it man ~ ist Ihat scene;
inc hopes tHat iade IKE summer skies,
Inc sweet spring uays mat once nave been.
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Allother lloInent 20 ne Tor me;
no" man! hoie canloI TELL
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me nc IataI or at;s ioietoid ,.-,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
Which and Why?

from Good HOUSEKEEPING.
Is it 'lady' or 'woman?' The discrimination
'lady" to women in general must have arisen
through the want of some appellation of gentlity
by those whose gentility was in doubt. But the
abuse of the word lady, and its constant application
to every woman has made it too common a word, so
that its applications is becoming meaningless.
When a saleswoman is "saeslady," for instance.
the abuse of the world lady makes it lose much of its
former choiceness Not that a woman who sells
goods behind q counter may not be a lady. She
undoubtedly is in most cases. but to tack the word
on to her occupation is absurd. continued ex-
tension of the appellations of gentility will give Us
washerlady and milkgentleman, which will not
seem manifestly absurd if the abuse of the words
is to so on much further unchecked.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

but shoes must be looked to. Corns and bunions
come from friction and unequal pressure; and it
should be known that shoes loose enough to permit
tle foot to slide about them are even more likely
IMAM tight ones to produce these troublesome
crowns. Shoes should fit exactly-a desideratum
more easily found when they are made after the
anatomical pGttern than any other way. They
should be quite heavy. Very light boots are good
enough to dance in, but for every other purpose the
soIes should be thick enough to protect feet from
small stones or accidental blows Heavy shoes
seem tresome TO walk in at first, but after few
DAYS the feeling ofcom OFT and security that comes
with wearing them is 50 great that they are rarely
given up
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
A Kitchen-Wau Panel.
By Nina II. Clark.

by MIN II. CIuIK.
Ifyou are housekeeper ard especially if you are
much in the kitchen, you will appreciate any little
continuance to save steps. Small articles such as
the stove LITTER holder, dust brush are seldom
in their proper places, if, indeed, any particular
spot has ever been appropriated to them. You
open the oven door, then turn TO look for a cloth
which can not be found anywhere, and all the time
your cake, or bread, or pie is growing crsper and
crisper. "Where in the world is that stoyelittern'
you exclam perhaps dozen times day, or you
spend five precious minutes hunting up tie dust
bush. ~
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
If You Would be Hanny-


From Good HousckeeI ing.
Beware of the man Of two faces.
Persevere against Encouragement.
Take cheerful view Of everything.
in all promised pleasures put self last
Trust in God and mind your own business.
Pray for a short memory as to all unkindnesses.
Do not talk Of your private, personal, or family
matters.
Put not your trust in money, but put your money
In trust.
Cultivate foTbearance till your heart yields fine
crop oft
Give your tongue more holiday than your hands
or your eyes.
Examine into your own shortcomings rather than
those Of others.
Act as if you expected to live hundred years, but
might die tomorrow.
Compare our manifold blessings with the trifing
annoyances Of each day
Do the duty hat lies nearest thee;th second duty
will already have become clearer.
Be content to do the things you can, and fret not
because you cannot do everything
Never reply in kind TO a sharp or angry word; it
is the second word that makes he quarrel.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

ToAic-IIalf gallon of whisky, half ounce ofssafoe
tida, half ounce of alyes, half ounce Of gum
suaiacum, half ounce of gum myrah, half ounce of
pulverized rhubarb, and half ounce of
sulphur
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

Poulice for Sore, lnGamed or Painful Eyes
White ofegg put in China plate, rub one way round
and round with piece of alum until it becomes
thick as Il poultice; make two bags of some white
goods and bind over the eyes Repeat application
until desired effect is produced.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
A Few Good Recipes.

To Remove Ink stains-Rub spot with green to-
mato, lay in sun. By several applications tho ink
viii entirely disappear
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
Planting Bulbs.

The bright flowers from the Holland bulbs are
among the most interesting flowers of early spring.
After the draary winter flowers have peculiar
charm and the snowy tulips and hyacinths, with
the more modest crocuses, squils and snowdrops,
have place in the floral calendar that no other
plants can fill Snowdrops are among the most
fragile and delicate of flowers, and yet they often
open in a sunny and protected border as early as
Washington s birthday. Crocuses are at their best
on the sward, which they star with golden bloom
as soon as the grass is fairly green. The deep blue
of the scilas and ehionodoxas appear at the same
time while dafodils hyacinths, tulips and poets
narcssus follow in their order.
These bulbs must all be set in autumn il we are to
enjoy their flowers in the spring. They will bloom
If they are put in the ground any time before hard
freezing but the sooner they are planted now the
better Hyacinths and tulips are best in beds, al
though the latter look well on the shrub border
This last is the place for the da1fodls, and poets
narcIssus ar never so lovely as when seeh among
the grass. The books give long directions as to
soil-but any fair garden or lawn ground is good
enough to produce them at their loyeliest. The
bulbs should be set at a depth equal to four five
times their own diameter, and they may be slightly
protected. The covering, however, should be re-
moved before the shoots begin to force their way
out of the ground
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

hard-boiled eggs followed by of bacon, cut into
very thin slices. Repeat the order of Ingredients
long as they last, and cover all with good plain
crust first pouring in all the gravy left from the
chicken bones Bake until the crust is done.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

Betsy Hamilton's' recipe for soft gingerbread
One teacup molasses one teacup sugar, one teacup
butter four cups -four three eggs two tabepoonfuls
Of ginger easpoonsiul Of cloves, one teacup Of
tablespoonful Of soda. Bake at once twenty
minutes.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
Care of the Feet.

From American Magazine.
A few drops of extract Of white oak bark in the
morning oot-bath with pinch Of boraeic acid will
60 far 70 harden the feet, and bathing at bedtime
with pure alcohol will quickly remove soreness.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

G. r. Clarke Yatesville n. C.-Dear cousins. You
have many admirers Of yonr department Of TIE
Constitution, and among them is hard working
tar heel from the Old north state. An old gentle
man, who more commonly told the truth than wrote
poetry, said That If this state horse, this par
tcular county would be that part mostly needed In
Gy times, but cannot agree with him, for Beauiord
county has advantages over many Of It's sisters in
that we are in a section where stock almost natural
ly exist; can raise almost anythnzWc need for home
purposes; fish and oyst3s bless In their seasc n
with all these natural advantages there IL on thing
necessary 10 make me contented. / have 70 work
for q subsistence, and wages are ouch asw il not
warrant me in continuing such work as VIII not
reward me. am in receipt Of paper published in
California, "rhe San Francisco Chronicle, and 1t
contains some attractive advertisements for labor.
Advertisements are 50 treaenerous. l ain afraid 10
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

Veal Olves-Three pounds veal outlet, cut into
slices about six inches long, by three wide.
One PIT oysters.
One cup Of forccmeat, made of fine bread crumbs
and little fat salt pork minced very small moisten-
cd with the oyster liquor and seasoned with pepper
salt and sweet herbs
Spread each slice Of veal with the forccmeat laya
couple Of small oysters, a large in the center,
roll up the meat with the oyster inside and pin the
roll with q small skcwer. Lay them In a dripping
pun, pour over them eupful Of boiling water in
which has been melted a tablespoonful Of butter,
bake covered for an hour, basting frequently with
tie Try, uncover and brown. Keep the olives
warm whil1 you thicken the gravy with Drowned
-four and season it with couple Of tabesp0onfulsof
tomato getchup. Pour the gravy around the olives
in the dish
Chicken Melange Pe-B9.l six eggs hard and slice
them; cut all the IL. rom the bones Of the
chickens cooked sundt making a gravy ofthe
bones In this stew hal dozen sweet potatce o cut
in quarters. When they tender place layer Of
the chicken On top. over this comes a stratum Of
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

A. Neville, Chapel Hill, N. C--Ccusins do you
like picnics2 Well do 50 will tell you about one,
for the little ones only There were about twenty
five little ones asked the smallest little Jumbo in
the crowd, are you tired? yegum was the reply 80
gave her ride, and she thought It much nicer than
walking but didn't, for she was not as light q
feather Well il was not long after we reached the
spring before they beclmc very hungry. G. H., and
myself spread the cloth and helped 10 empty the
baskets then carried around the first course but
they all wanted candy and cake first; but after eat
ing their fiji Of that they were ready for ham and
chicken and other things. shall not gay anything
about g. H., setting to tine ham and rolls II he will
not say anything about my making the peanuts and
candy hop viii some Of the cousins write to me.
Love to all.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

How often we meet men or women, and
their very presence fills our hearts with the
warmth Of gladness. There is everything in a
face When we see a sour-faced man or
woman we feel sorry for those at home, but an
open bright good face takes your thoughts to a
happy freside and pictures a nest where the
home birds love to gather We often meet
face that chills our heart and repelis every adj
vance and sour all the milk of human kind
ness within us. There is something always
interesting in the study of a face. Did you
ever notice the faces Of people you meet III
street car or any crowd where you have the
opportunity of being with them some little
while? How many emotions they portray
ONE draw you towards them and others repel
Often face will cause your thoughts to travel
backwards to "by gone days." there will be
Ssome feature that reminds you of long for
gotten acquaintance, and you cannot recall
who or where you met them, when a smile or
some expression will throw a light upon
memsry, and scenes and friends will be vivid
ly brought to mind, and pleasant emotions fill
the heart. Nature may do q great deal for a
face; it may be very beautiful with features
and expression perfect, but in time lines begin
to mar its beauty, indicating the workings of
the mind. How often we see beautiful
young woman become a homely old one, and
an ugly young one may grow beautiful as mid
die life comes on We naturally ask what
causes the change? There is no change in
features, but it is the soul within that puts its
stamp on the face and obliterates mere physi-
cal appearance. AS some writer has SO forcibly
expressed it: cat three years of age fretful
child win show marks on the fair forehead and
the corners of the mouth a vinegar spirit will
inevitably curl the lip of beautiful GIRL
selfish thought stamps its impress over the
Tightening lips; self-indulgent spirit in the
very looseness of the muscles of the face; high
temper leaves its marks indellibly in line be-
tween the eyes; suspicious thoughts harden
the softest looks of beauty, until her eyes have
q hard, stony look" On the other hand, a
calm and placid spirit--the reverse of the
above-smoothes every rugged feature of
nature, and in middle life and old age, the soul
makes plain face beautiful When we re-
member that the face is truly the index of the
soul or spirit within it should cause most
earnest desire to cultivate those virtues that
enable us to exercise a meek and quiet spirit.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
To Cid B1andford Church.


Thou art crumbling to the dust, old pile,
Thou art fastening to thy fall,
And round thee in thy loneliness
Clings the ivy to the wall
The worshipers are scattered now
Who knelt before thy shrine,
And silence reigns where anthems rose
In days of "Auld Lang Syne."
And sadly signs the wandering wind
Where oft, in years gone by
Prayers rose from many heats to Him,
The Highest of the High;
The tramp of many busy foot
That sought thy aisles is DER,
And many q weary heart around
Is still for evermore.
How doth ambition hope take wing,
How droops the spirit row 80
We hear the distant city's din;
The dead are mute below.
The sun that shone upon their paths
Now guilds their lOIey graves;
The zephyr which on, e aimed their brows,
The grass above them waves.
OF could we call the many back
Whove gathered here in vain,
Who'ye careless royed where we do now,
Who'll never meet again;
How would our very souls be stirred,
To meet the earnest gaze
Of the lovely and the beautiful,
The lights of other days
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
NOMAN'S KINGDOM.

IThis is the ladies' column. They are invited to
express their opinions hereinto use it as their own
The editress will answer questions or accept sug-
yestions with pleasure
~>>|"N'N~N(~NN>oON~ooo~~~~
In the city of Petersburg, Va, in the eastern
portion, stands an old church that was built in
1875 A. d, of bricks imported from England
for the purpose. 1t is called cold Blandford
church" 1t is claimed by the citizens Of
Petersburg to be the next Oldest church in the
United States. 1t has not been used as house
of worship since 1903, but its walls still stand
as historic church, and in 1871 the following
beautiful lines were found written in pencil
upon the walls which is descriptive OF its
present condition:
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

N. J. Tribble, Mazeppa, Ga.-This IS my third
letter; neither Of the other two appeared in print
but the fault, Think, way my own, for If remem-
Der distinctly I wrote on both sides ofIny paper,
however, have mat6 another attempt perhaps
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

girls who wish 70 have our names in your Bible, "
we win send ten cents. We do love to read yours
and Uncle WilPs letters; also the Young Folks'
column. ] wish Uncle WIN would write every
week, and you also
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

Henry ]. Taylor, Adairville, KY am little
boy nine years old This is my first attempt to write
to THE CONSTITUTION. | have no pets but dog
am going to school and like my teacher very well
Papa used to live in Atlanta. Aunt Susie, sen(
you nickle to help buy your Bible and hope my
name shall 60 in.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

Jennie McLendon, Weston Ga-Well, this is my
first attempt to write to the dear old CONSTITUTIONAL
desire to become member of your happy band. 1
also like to read Bill Arp and Betsy Hamiltons
letters very much. would like to exchange crochet
samples with some ofthe cousins, and will like to
correspond with some between fourteen and sixteen
years old. Aunt Susie, if this should find its way
into your circle, l will write again sometime and
try to be more entertaining. Much love to your
dear self and the cousins.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-01-05
Caledonia County.
IIardwick.

DIR. A. n. JACKsoN's son is visiting his
father in this place We understand he has
recently returned from European tour,
where he has been to perfect his education
in fitting for the lecture platform. - The
town, at "A meeting held on Friday, Decem-
ber 80 voted to assess a tax of one hundred
thirty-three and one-third cents on the
grand list, to pay $1,000 of bonded debt,
interest on debt and current expenses of the
town for the year ending March, 1887. ==
Nine couples from this place and vicinity
attended the New Years ball at Hyde Park
on Friday evening. -= BERTHE Reed is
learning the Photographic art at Kendalps
gallery in this place - NJ, V. b. Hatha-
way has purchased of his fathers estate
the old homestead on the corner of Church
and North Main streets, where he now re-
sides. == The mercantile firm of Mcl4oud
4 Marsh has been dissolved, MIR, Marsh re-
firing. A new firm has been organized
under the name of j. ii. McLoud * Co.,
which is to continue the business at the
same place. Mr.. Charles M. lde son of the
late DIR. Marcus Ide of Saxonville, Mass,
takes Marshs place behind the counter and
promises well to fill il to the satisfaction Of
all. 80 We understand that Rev, George
l.. Wells of Marshfeld has sold his farm on
West Hill, Hardwicl, to C.. c. Tebbetts and
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGR,l